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The onslaught of plumbing questions continues! Sorry folks... The plumber is coming on Monday and will be draining down to do the bathroom etc. I was considering whacking in some system cleaner before he comes, but would need to get some tomorrow.
1. Is it worth using for such a short time (less than 48 hours)?
2. If so, which one would people recommend for that timescale?
3. I think it's Fernox who say the system should be drained and refilled BEFORE using the cleaner. Is that generally true for all cleaners? I won't be able to do that and can only add it to the system as it is now. Is that ok?
4. I'd prefer to add it via the magnetic cleaner. I've got one of these:
www.wolseley.co.uk
Are the quick dose etc versions from different manufacturers all compatible, or would I have to buy a specific one for that filter?
5. People sometimes say, half jokingly, that if you have a really old banger of a car you shouldn't clean it because the dirt is holding it together
A plumber once told me that the same is true of old heating systems, and that system cleaners can potentially cause/expose problems if there's rust inside radiators, dodgy piping behind the scenes, etc. I've googled and not found others saying the same, so wondered what people here think about that?
We've on oil, normal boiler (vented system), most of house heating around 20 years old, but some radiators probably much older than that.
Many thanks for putting up with me!
The onslaught of plumbing questions continues! Sorry folks... The plumber is coming on Monday and will be draining down to do the bathroom etc. I was considering whacking in some system cleaner before he comes, but would need to get some tomorrow.
1. Is it worth using for such a short time (less than 48 hours)?
2. If so, which one would people recommend for that timescale?
3. I think it's Fernox who say the system should be drained and refilled BEFORE using the cleaner. Is that generally true for all cleaners? I won't be able to do that and can only add it to the system as it is now. Is that ok?
4. I'd prefer to add it via the magnetic cleaner. I've got one of these:
Center CB system filter 22mm Black | Wolseley
Looking for a Center FL1-03-03657? Order from Wolseley today - free delivery or click and collect available nationwide.
www.wolseley.co.uk
Are the quick dose etc versions from different manufacturers all compatible, or would I have to buy a specific one for that filter?
5. People sometimes say, half jokingly, that if you have a really old banger of a car you shouldn't clean it because the dirt is holding it together
A plumber once told me that the same is true of old heating systems, and that system cleaners can potentially cause/expose problems if there's rust inside radiators, dodgy piping behind the scenes, etc. I've googled and not found others saying the same, so wondered what people here think about that? We've on oil, normal boiler (vented system), most of house heating around 20 years old, but some radiators probably much older than that.
Many thanks for putting up with me!
